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BREAKING NEWS: Bally’s Remains Open After Car Drives Off Bally’s Parking Garage

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Updated November 25, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Operations are returning to normal at Bally’s after a strange incident this morning.
In the midst of the normal morning routine at Bally’s Casino, the sense of normal disappeared in one frightening moment when a car came crashing through the roof of the conference center. That car came from the top floor of the attached parking garage.
At the time of the crash, Koorsen Fire and Safety was hosting a conference for building inspectors and firefighters at the site. Koorsen is the fire protection company for Bally’s, and they aided in getting the building’s systems turned off. Firefighters and others attending the conference rendered aid at the scene.
The vehicle hit a concrete barrier, causing it to drop through the roof of the conference center, followed by the Ford SUV. The driver of the vehicle was the only injury.
A crane was brought in during the afternoon to lift the SUV and the concrete barrier out of the conference center.
The unanswered question is, “Why?” Police are putting together all of the information, looking at video footage, and planning to talk to the driver to determine what happened.

Bally’s was able to continue with normal casino operations through the day today and the parking garage will remain close until further notice.

Bally’s released the following statement: “We are currently investigating an incident involving a vehicle that drove off the seventh floor of our parking garage and will provide updates as necessary. Upon initial review, the incident appears to be the result of driver error. There are no signage or structural issues with the parking garage. The safety of our guests and staff remains our top priority.”

Traffic Advisory for Tuesday Afternoon, May 20

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Gibson County – Tuesday afternoon, May 20, Indiana State Police will be shutting down portions of  US 41 near Warrenton Road and I-64 eastbound at US 41 while several hundred motorcyclists stop at Flying J Travel Center located at US 41 and Warrenton Road. The motorcyclists are traveling from California to Washington D.C. to visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The motorcyclists are scheduled for a gas stop and brief break at the Flying J Travel Center before continuing east on I-64 to Corydon, IN. The group is expected to arrive at approximately 2:15 p.m. and depart at approximately 3:00 p.m.

Individuals planning to show their support are encouraged to find a safe place off the roadway. Parking along I-64 is prohibited. For more information concerning this event, visit rftw.us.

Approximate Times of Highway Closings (Times are subject to change).

Approximately 2:15 p.m. (CST) – Highways expected to be closed for no more than 10 minutes.

  • US 41 northbound will be closed just south of I-64 while motorcyclists exit I-64 east to US 41 north.
  • US 41 southbound lanes will be closed at Warrenton Road while motorcyclists turn west onto Warrenton Road to Flying J Travel Center.

Approximately 3:00 p.m. (CST) – Highways expected to be closed for no more than 10 minutes.

  • US 41 southbound lanes at Warrenton Road will be closed while motorcyclists exit Flying J Travel Center.
  • I-64 east just west of US 41 will be closed while motorcyclists enter I-64 east from US 41S.

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Big hit evades Otters in roadtrip finale

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Pearl, Miss. – Despite taking an early lead, the Evansville Otters couldn’t get the big hit they were looking for and fell to the Mississippi Mud Monsters 4-3 in Sunday afternoon’s series finale.

CJ Backer got his second start of the season and after an error, walk and single, the Otters trailed 2-0 after the first.

The Otters bounced back in the top of the second and loaded the bases after JJ Cruz got hit by a pitch. Keenan Taylor drew a bases-loaded walk to get the first run in and Alain Camou pounced on the first pitch he saw to plate two runs with a single.

After that inning, Backer settled in and shut down the Mud Monsters for three straight innings. He ran into trouble again in the fifth. After a walk opened the frame, an RBI single tied the game at 3-3. Ryan Wiltse was called upon from the Otters bullpen, but allowed a run to score on a wild pitch that would end up being the winning run.

Ethan Bradford came in and pitched a shutout 1.2 innings before and Valdez got Mississippi to go three up, three down in the eighth.

Evansville had chances to score, but couldn’t get the needed hit with runners in scoring position. Unable to get the all-important hit, the Otters would leave a runner on in each of the final three innings and fall to Mississippi by one run for the second straight night.

Evansville will get a scheduled off day Monday before opening a six-game homestand on Tuesday night against the Schaumburgh Boomers. Tuesday is Mental Health Awareness Night with gates opening at 5:30 p.m., first pitch scheduled for 6:35 p.m.

Vanderburgh County Arrest Warrants

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“Special “IS IT TRUE” MAY 19, 2025

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IS IT TRUE that the best-known secret is that the City of Evansville, Indiana, is facing a major financial dilemma?  …that Mayor Terry isn’t responsible for Evansville’s present
 financial dilemma?  … that Mayor Terry will be held accountable down the road if she doesn’t correct our financial issues or address our financial challenges?
IS IT TRUE that some of the back-room politicians are looking for creative ways to get tax money from the state to build a downtown baseball field?
IS IT TRUE that one of the most difficult words that an elected official can say during budget time is the word “NO?
JS IT TRUE that we are pleased with the way that members of Vanderburgh County Council handle the 2025-26 County budget?
IS IT TRUE that we are pleased with the way that the elected members of the Vanderbugh County Commission are representing our interests?
IS IT TRUE that it’s time for the taxpayers and the media to start holding the leadership of E-REP accountable?
IS IT TRUE that you would consider it to be “good public policy” for tax-supported governmental entities throughout the region to donate our tax dollars to E-REP (range of $60,000 to $300,000 a year) without receiving a detailed financial report?

IS IT TRUE that if every man, woman, and child in Evansville sent $13,823.01 to the Civic Center, we could retire all of the city’s bond debt?

IS IT TRUE that fifty percent of nothing is nothing?

IS IT TRUE that many Evansville taxpayers are extremely concerned about why so many current and past elected officials work as lobbyists?

IS IT TRUE that several political patronage and pork barrel politics are running rampant at the Vanderburgh County Civic Center?

IS IT TRUE that we wouldn’t be surprised if some of the political patronage types are being closely watched?

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Attorney General Todd Rokita issues warning: Beware of scammers exploiting severe weather across the state

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Rep. O’Brien joins U.S. Secretary of Transportation Concering 1-69 Project

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“The I-69 Ohio River Crossing project is vital for the future success and economic growth of our region,” O’Brien said. “Meeting with Secretary Duffy and working alongside our Kentucky partners shows just how committed we are to making this project a reality. This project will enhance commerce, drive long-term growth and improve residents’ daily lives in Southwest Indiana and the surrounding area.”

CAPTION: State Rep. Tim O’Brien (R-Evansville) (right) meets with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy (left) on Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Washington, D.C., to discuss the bi-state I-69 Ohio River Crossing project and bridge connecting Evansville to Henderson, Ky. Congressional members, legislative staff and other representatives from Indiana and Kentucky were also in attendance to advocate for the project and update Duffy.

 

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Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners Meeting

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DRAFT AGENDA

Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners

May 20, 2025 – 9:30 a.m.

Room 301, Civic Center Complex

1. Call to Order

2. Attendance

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Action Items

A. Engineer

1. 2. 3. 2024 Annual Operational Report for Local Roads and Streets and Bridges

Contract Amendment #6: Lochmueller Group, Inc. “Boonville-New Harmony

Road Reconstruction”

Recommendation for Administrative Settlement: VC25-05-01 “Replacement of

Broadway Avenue Bridge #274″

i. Parcel 1 – Richard Orman

B. Auditor

1. Recruiting and Onboarding Contract with Tyler Technologies

C. Coroner

1. Letter of Agreement for Amendment to Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)

D. Health Department

1. Memorandum of Understanding with the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH)

for Data Sharing

2. 3. Interlocal Agreement with Posey County for Lead Risk Assessment Services

Pre to 3 Grant Agreement with the Foundation for Better Health, Inc., Effective

January 1, 2024 – January 31, 2025

4. Pre to 3 Grant Agreement with the Foundation for Better Health, Inc., Effective

February 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026

E. County Commissioners

1. Request to Award Residential Demolition and Site Clean-Up: 116 Ladonna Blvd

F. Extension of the City/County Joint Local Emergency Proclamation

5. Department Head Reports

6. New Business

7. Old Business

8. Consent Items

A. Approval of May 6, 2025, Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

B. Approval of May 20, 2025, Board of Commissioners Executive Session Minutes

C. Employment Changes

D. Auditor

i. ii. 2. E. Commissioners

1. Claims Voucher Reports

May 5, 2025 – May 9, 2025

May 12, 2025 – May 16, 2025

Barrett Law Lien Release – 2518 Westchester Drive

Drainage Board Immediately Following1. Transfer Request

F. Engineer

1. Report and Claims

G. Superintendent of County Buildings

1. Environmental Management Consultants, LLC (EMC) Third-Party Radon

Clearance Testing Results at the Old Courthouse

H. Treasurer

1. April 2025 Monthly Report

I. Letter of Support for Congressionally Directed Spending Application

9. Public Comment

10. Rezonings

A. First Reading of Rezoning Ordinance VC-7-2025

Petitioner: Elizabeth A. Lovell

Address: Part of 14400 Cemetery Road

Request: Change from Ag to CO-1 with UDC

B. First Reading of Rezoning Ordinance VC-8-2025

Petitioner: McCullough Capital LLC (James McCullough)

Address: 4220 and 4400 N Saint Joseph Avenue

Request: Change from C-4 with UDC to M-2 with UDC

C. Final Reading of Rezoning Ordinance VC-6-2025 as Amended

Petitioner: Gregory and Joyce Donaldson

Address: 2225 Kansas Road

Request: Change from R-1 to R-3 with UDC

D. Final Reading of Rezoning Ordinance VC-5-2025 as Amended

Petitioner: Nellis Lawn Services, LLC

Address: Part of 3010 Koressel Road

Request Change from Ag to C-4 with Amended UDC

11. Adjournment

Drainage Board Immediately Following

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